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Since its inception in 1940, the 11th Infantry Regiment, U.S. Army Infantry School has been responsible for the training of officer candidates, student officers, and student noncommissioned officers. In recent years, this mission has entailed the support of 10 separate courses of instruction for a student load of up to 30,000 per year. Additionally, the 11th Infantry Regiment provides command and control, administrative, and logistical support for the 3,500 permanent party personnel assigned to the U.S. Army Infantry School and U.S. Army Infantry Center.

The 11th Infantry Regiment is organized into four battalions. The 1st Battalion, 11th Infantry, is the largest battalion on Fort Benning with a daily strength in excess of 2,000 personnel. Headquarters Company and A Company, 1st Battalion, provide training and personnel management for the 1,300 permanent party personnel who are assigned as special and directorate staff for the Infantry School and Infantry Center. At any given time, there are approximately 500 students assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 11th Infantry attending the Infantry Officer Advanced Course.

Two additional assets of the 1st Battalion are the AG Replacement Detachment and the Infantry Band. The AG Replacement Detachment processes all transient personnel being assigned to Fort Benning and provides out-processing for all personnel departing. The Infantry Army Band's mission is to promote the morale and esprit of Fort Benning soldiers by taking part in military formations, formal concerts, and recreational functions. It also serves as a community relations asset, making frequent appearances in various communities in the Southeast.

The 2nd Battalion, 11th Infantry, has as its mission the production of the world's best combat Infantry platoon leaders. Over 75 percent of all training received by new lieutenants attending the Infantry Officer Basic Course is conducted by the 2nd Battalion platoon trainers.

The 1st Battalion, 507th Parachute Infantry provides the U.S. Army with fully qualified paratroopers through Basic Airborne, Pathfinder, and Jumpmaster Courses. In addition, it provides the Command Exhibition Parachute Team, the "Silver Wings."

The 3rd Battalion, 11th Infantry, the Army's only Officer Candidate School, prepares soldiers for commissioning as 2nd lieutenants through the Branch Immaterial Officer Candidate Course.

Though it has deployed against our Nation's enemies in the Philippines, Europe and Korea, the 29th Infantry Regiment is perhaps best known for its long association with the U.S. Army Infantry School. During the years between the World Wars, the Regiment trained Infantry soldiers and leaders, demonstrated tactics and tested innovations in Infantry warfare at Fort Benning including providing soldiers for the first parachute unit in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Today, the Regiment is headquartered at the Collins Training Center, about 12 miles from Main Post in Harmony Church. The 1,900 soldiers and civilians assigned provide subject matter expertise for the development and evaluation of doctrine, materiel and training programs; support Reserve Component units in their periodic training; provide troops, vehicles and equipment to support Infantry School resident instruction; and have proponency for a variety of training manuals.

The Regimental Headquarters and Headquarters Company, also located in Harmony Church, provides administrative support for the regimental staff and for students attending courses for which the Regiment has proponency. HHC includes the Maintenance Management Division, which presents instruction in vehicle and equipment maintenance for a number of Infantry School courses.

The Regiment's two battalions conduct training at some 40 firing ranges and 25 training areas spread throughout Fort Benning.

The 1st Battalion, located at Kelley Hill, trains Bradley Fighting Vehicle commanders, master gunners, and soldiers in the operation and maintenance of vehicles and weapon systems, as well as their tactical employment. Its Bradley Fighting Vehicles support training and demonstration requirements throughout the Infantry School. Additionally, the 1st Battalion's Bradley New Equipment Training Team exports resident training to active and reserve component units throughout the world, providing vital training for leaders and soldiers of all mechanized and cavalry units receiving the baffleproven Bradley Fighting Vehicle.

The 2nd Battalion, headquartered in Harmony Church, trains One Station Unit Training soldiers on small arms, antitank weapons, mortar gunnery, individual and squad tactics and a number of general subjects. It also conducts training in these and other subjects in support of several Infantry School courses. Second Battalion is also the home of the U.S. Army Sniper School and provides new equipment training teams in support of MK19 grenade machinegun and other small arms fielding plans.

Throughout the spectrum of Infantry soldier and leader training; materiel and doctrine development and testing; and training support, the 29th Infantry Regiment continues to live its motto:

The 36th Engineer Group (Combat) traces its colorful history back to 1933 with the group's activation at Plattesville Barracks, New York. As a United States Army Forces Command unit stationed at Fort Benning, the Group's component units include its Headquarters and Headquarters Company, the 13th Corps Support Battalion, the 2nd Mobile Army Surgical Hospital, the 586th Engineer Company and the 63rd Engineer Company.

The Group is charged with maintaining combat contingency mission readiness and support to the U. S. Army Infantry Center and School. Currently, more than 35 active, National Guard and Army Reserve units are aligned with the 36th Group and its component units to meet a wide range of missions. Over 1,500 soldiers serving in some 100 different military occupational specialities (MOS) are required by the Group and its component units each day to accomplish mission functions and installation support. Combat readiness is maintained by realistic field training and readiness reaction deployment exercises, including a large number of off-post and overseas deployments.

The 13th Corps Support Battalion is composed of the 104th Transportation Company, 598th Maintenance Company, 608th Ordnance Company, and the 361st Trailer Detachment.

The 104th Transportation Company provides transport service locally and to locations throughout the country, including Fort Irwin, Fort Drum and Dugway, Utah. The Company logged over one million miles across the sands of Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Kuwait during Desert Shield/Storm, and over 130,000 miles during Operation Restore Hope in Somalia.

The 598th Maintenance Company provides direct support level maintenance to units of Fort Benning, and supported more than 80 units during Operation Continue Hope in Somalia.

The 608th Ordnance Company is a direct/general support ammunition unit. It operates Fort Benning's ammunition supply point which provides ammunition to all of the post's units as well as many local Reserve and National Guard units. The 608th operated theatre ASP during Operation Continue Hope in Somalia.

The 361st Trailer section provides local support and also supplements support with various units.

With this wide variety of resources, the 13th Corps Supports Battalion plays a major role in supporting the Group.

Besides training and preparing for their contingency missions, these separate units provide long haul transportation to Fort Benning units and activities, assist in the operation of the installation ammunition supply point, provide maintenance support and repair parts to some 32 installation customers.

The 63rd Engineer Company (Combat Support Equipment), is a corps horizontal construction asset with such missions as road and airfield construction.

The 586th Engineer Company (Assault Float Bridge) is a corps ribbon bridge company with a Capstone alignment with the XVIII Airborne Corps. The unit is versatile and capable of carrying out a variety of missions. The 586th Engineers provided port operations support during Desert Storm and hauled life-essential goods to over 30 relief centers in support of Hurricane Andrew relief. When the unit is not deployed, one may find elements training along the Chattahoochee River.

On August 15, 1990, with less than 24 hours notice, the 586th Engineer Company (Assault Float Bridge) deployed in support of port operations in Jacksonville, Fla. They loaded equipment until January 12, 1991 for various units including the 24th Infantry Division and the 197th Infantry Brigade. On August 27, 1990, the 608th Ordnance Company was the first unit from Fort Benning to deploy to the Persian Gulf for Operation Desert Storm. They were followed by the then 533rd Transportation Company, the 215th Finance Support Unit, the 598th Maintenance Company, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 36th Engineer Group (Combat), and the 43rd Engineer Combat Battalion (Heavy). A total of 1,400 soldiers deployed from the 36th Engineer Group (Combat).

The 36th Engineer Group supported the war from the forward edge of the battle area to the Corps rear areas in combat, combat support, and combat service support military occupational specialties, the HHC, 43rd and 63rd deployed to Somalia to support Operation Restore Hope in January 1993.

As can be seen by the unique composition of the 36th Engineer Group, its peacetime and contingency missions cover a very wide spectrum of responsibilities.

The illustrious history of the 3rd Brigade, 24th Infantry Division, dates back to June 24, 1921, when Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 190th Infantry Brigade, an element of the 95th Infantry Division, was constituted in the Organized Reserves in Oklahoma City, Ok.

On January 30, 1942, HHC was redesignated the 3rd Platoon, 95th Reconnaissance Troop, 95th Division. The troop was ordered into active service for World War II. After participating in campaigns in Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace and Central Europe, the troop was inactivated on October 8, 1945.

On January 21,1963, the unit was reconstituted and allotted to the Regular Ariny in Munich, Germany, as Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Brigade, 24th Infantry Division (Mechanized). The formation of the 3rd Brigade, along with the 2nd Brigade and the reactivation of the 1st Brigade, completed the changeover for the 24th Infantry Division (Mech) from the pentomic Battle Group organization to the first ROAD Division in USAREUR. This was considered to be the birth of the most modern and powerful fighting force known to man.

During its existence, the 3rd Brigade was part of the NATO defense team in western Europe. In late 1967, the 24th Infantry Division (Mech) was directed to move to Fort Riley, Kan., under Operation REFORGER while the 3rd Brigade remained in Germany, until April 15,1970, where it was officially inactivated.

On August 10, 1990, the 197th Infantry Brigade (M) (S) became part of the 24th Infantry Division by deploying to the Persian Gulf for Operation DESERT SHIELD as the 3rd Brigade of the 24th Infantry Division. On February 24, 1991, the brigade attacked into Iraq as part of Operation DESERT STORM. The brigade advanced further and faster than any other mechanized force in military history. In just 51 hours, the brigade attacked 380 kilometers into the enemy's flank and rear severing the Iraqi lines of communication through the Euphrates River valley.

On June 14, 1991, the 197th Infantry Brigade (M) (S) was officially deactivated and its elements became the 3rd Brigade, 24th Infantry Division (Mech) which was reactivated into the Regular Army.

The 3rd Brigade is located on Kelley Hill, six miles from Main Post. There, the soldiers enjoy life in modern barracks with a variety of entertainment, recreational and educational facilities within their own area.

The mission of the 3rd Brigade, 24th Infantry Division (Mechanized), "Sledgehammer," is to alert, upload and deploy by air, sea, and land anywhere in the world to conduct mobile, combined arms offensive and defensive operations.

The 3rd Brigade is composed of six battalions and one separate company; the 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry (Mechanized) "Striker," 2nd Battalion, 18th Infantry (Mechanized) "Vanguard," 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor "Panthers;" 4th Battalion, 41st Field Artillery (Self-propelled) "Mission Accomplished;" 324th Support Battalion (Forward) "Dependables;" 317th Engineer Battalion (Combat) "Honor;" and Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Brigade, 24th Infantry Division (Mechanized); and an Air Force Liaison Detachment.

As a part of the 24th Infantry Division (Mechanized), the 3rd Brigade stands ready to deploy anywhere in the world on a moment's notice. "Sledgehammer!"

On October 3, 1984, the 75th Ranger Regiment and 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, were activated, creating the largest unified Ranger force in the United States since World War II.

The 3rd Battalion joined two already in existence, the 1st Battalion at Hunter Army Airfield, Ga., and the 2nd Battalion at Fort Lewis, Wash.

Approximately 730 Airborne Rangers are stationed at Fort Benning --600 with the battalion and 130 at Regimental Headquarters. The strength of this all volunteer elite fighting force is at its highest level ever during peacetime.

The mission of the 75th Ranger Regiment is to plan and conduct special military operations in support of U.S. policy and objectives.

The 75th Ranger Regiment and its three battalions conduct intensive training and frequent deployments in order to maintain a combat ready force.

The outstanding combat effectiveness of the 75th Ranger Regiment was evident in two recent contingency operations: Urgent Fury and Just Cause. On October 25, 1983, Rangers of the 1st and 2nd Battalion "led the way" by conducting the highly successful airborne assault to seize Point Salines Airfield in Grenada and the rescue of American students. On December 20, 1989, the Ranger Regiment and its three battalions spearheaded U.S. forces into Panama for the purposes of restoring democracy. With Rangers conducting two daring airborne assaults and subsequent combat operations, the 75th Ranger Regiment captured 1,014 enemy prisoners and over 16,000 weapons.

In 1991, elements of the 75th Ranger Regiment deployed to Southwest Asia where they conducted operations in support of Operation "Desert Storm."

In 1993, elements of the 3rd Battalion deployed to Somalia to conduct missions in support of Operation UNOSOM II. The Rangers were able to capture several enemy leaders responsible for launching attacks on United Nations forces.

Fort Benning's NCO Academy, is named after its first enlisted commander, Command Sgt. Maj. (deceased) Henry Caro. The former Sergeant Major of the Army, Julius W. Gate dedicated the NCO Academy on Jan. 24, 1989. This included renaming the entrance road to "NCO Drive," moving the 'Doughboy Statue' and dedicating a 400 seat auditorium for graduation ceremonies and formal social events.

The importance of NCO education is proven by all NCO Academy's placement directly under their Post Command Sergeant Major and Commanding General for command and control. Fort Benning's Henry Caro NCO Academy's mission is to provide the Noncommissioned Officer Education System training in the areas of leadership, duties, responsibilities, traditions, maintenance, training and warfighting skills. The Academy's mission is to provide the most qualified and professional NCO of any Army in the world.

All NCO professional development courses are resident, requiring students to live in the academy's billets for the duration of their particular course.

The academy trains about 2,600 students a year. Organized with three instructional branches, the academy has a headquarters detachment that provides all the training coordination, planning, administrative and logistical support.

Each NCO development course divides the students into small groups of 12 to 16 upon arrival. The Academy maintains group integrity throughout the course in physical training, movement, messing, field training exercises and other activities.

Cadre lead by example. They continuously observe, evaluate, and counsel students. The subjects include academics, leadership techniques and principles that apply in the various garrison and tactical situations. Cadre evaluate peer instruction, counseling and coaching throughout each course.

The Primary Leadership Development Course is four weeks with 150 students per class, nine classes per year. It is MOS immaterial and trains male and female students. PLDC provides NCOES training for prospective sergeants for duties at skill level 2. The program, developed by the Sergeants Major Academy and approved by TRADOC is identical to all NCO Academies worldwide.

The Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course is seven weeks and two days with 80 students per class, five classes per year. It is Infantry specific and provides NCOS skill level 3 training. It prepares NCOs to lead and train an Infantry squad/section. The Program of Instruction builds upon the training the soldier received in PLDC. There is a dual proponency for this POI. The Sergeants Major Academy develops the Common Leader Training Portion as approved by TRADOC. The Chief of Infantry determines the Common and Specific Combat Critical Tasks taught and evaluated. BNCOC conducts specific MOS "Track" training for 11B, 11C, 11H and 11M.

The Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Course is 10 weeks with 220 students per class, four classes per year. It is Infantry specific and provides training to prepare NCOs to lead and train infantry platoons. The POI builds upon the training students receive in BNCOC. The ANCOC POI also has dual proponency. The Sergeants Major Academy develops the Common Leader Training as approved by TRADOC. The Chief of Infantry determines the Infantry Common and Specific MOS "Track" training conducted for llB, llC, llH and llM. The POI is consistent with Infantry Platoon Leaders training. Upon graduation the Platoon Leaders (IOBC) and Platoon Sergeants (ANCOC) assigned to units worldwide are compatible. Fort Benning is the only location that conducts Infantry ANCOC.

The Program of Instruction for all courses are "living documents." They are constantly updated with current doctrine and technical advances.

The motto of the Henry Caro Noncommissioned Officer Academy reflects the basic responsibility of all NCOs.

The U.S. Army Infantry School produces the world's finest Infantry combat leaders by preparing officers and enlisted soldiers to perform Infantry duties required in both peace and war with the emphasis on the art of command and leadership.

The development of tactics, techniques and procedures to implement approved doctrine for Infantry units at brigade level and below is the mission of the Infantry School. It also participates in the development, review and testing of doctrine and material for Infantry units.

Training of military personnel from other countries in American Service Schools is an important aspect of the Security Assistance Program of the U.S. Government.

The Infantry School plays a major role in this effort, training between 750 and 800 students annually. This enrollment ranks the school second among all U.S. Army training activities.

Officers, noncommissioned officers and civilian employees from over 109 nations attend the full range of 15 leader and special skill courses taught at Fort Benning. International military students attend regularly scheduled courses and are enrolled together with U.S. students.

Lawson Army Airfield, the Aviation Facility of the U.S. Army Infantry Center, serves as the air terminal for major FORSCOM units, the U.S. Army Infantry School and the aviation units at Fort Benning. In addition, it performs a service as the operating base for military Airlift Command flights which support the Airborne Department of the Infantry School and the many other airlift missions for Fort Benning-based Army units. These missions include use of C5A, C141, C130, civil contract or chartered jet aircraft.

The airfield, its facilities and Air Traffic Control Services and Navigational Aids, are under the control of the Aviation Division, Directorate of Operations and Training, U.S. Army Infantry School with the Chief of Aviation Division also serving as Airfield Commander. In this capacity, he is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the airfield and proper utilization of related airspace.

The airfield was constructed before 1930 as a balloon landing field for the Infantry School under the name of Fort Benning Airstrip. In August 1931, it was renamed after the highly decorated WWI veteran, Captain Walter Lawson, a native of Georgia who had been killed in an air accident. The airfield, as we know it today, began large scale modernizing in 1941 when the landing strips were paved. Today, the airfield complex includes two runways, one of which is an 8,200 foot runway with instrument landing system and ground controlled approach radar.

The Law Enforcement Command was established as a provisional organization on December 1, 1976. The unit was redesignated as the Military Police Activity January 19, 1983. Its purpose is to consolidate all installation military police assets to promote unity of command, establish a dedicated, responsive staff, improve readiness and training, and accomplish the installation law enforcement mission.

The Activity functions as a major subordinate command and is comprised of three military police units. The United States Army Infantry Center Military Police Company provides staffing for the office of the Provost Marshal, and consists of a company headquarters and a range security platoon. The 988th Military Police Company is a Forces Command unit consisting of a company headquarters and four line platoons. The United States Army Infantry Center Corrections Company provides correctional support to Fort Benning and other installations located in the southeast region of the United States through the operation of the Fort Benning Installation Confinement Facility.

The Ranger Training Brigade, located approximately 12 miles from Main Post in the Harmony Church area, executes several missions in support of the United States Army Infantry School.

The RTB is the proponent agency for the Ranger, Long Range Surveillance Leader and Infantry Leader Courses for the U.S. Army. The Ranger course is 65 days in length with an average of 19.6 hours of training per day, seven-days-a-week. It is divided into four phases of training with each phase being conducted at a different geographical location. The first (Benning Phase), 17 days in length is conducted by the 4th Battalion, at Fort Benning, Ga. The second (Desert Phase), 16 days in length, is conducted by the 7th Battalion, Fort Bliss, Texas. The third (Mountain Phase), 17 days in length, is conducted by the 5th Battalion, at Camp Frank D. Merrill near Dahlonega, Ga. The fourth (Florida Phase), 16 days in length, is conducted by the 6th Battalion at Camp James E. Rudder, Eglin AFB, Fla.

The Ranger course develops the combat arms related functional skills of officers and enlisted volunteers who are eligible for assignment to units whose primary mission is to engage in the close combat direct fire battle. The course requires students to perform individual as well as collective tasks and missions in a realistic environment under mental and physical stresses that approach those found in combat. Emphasis is placed on the development of individual abilities to apply established doctrine while further developing military skills in planmng and conducting infantry, airborne, air assault, and amphibious squad and platoon operations.

The Long Range Surveillance Leaders Course is designed to train leaders for the Long Range Surveillance Units throughout the U.S. Army. It is 33 days in length with an average training day of 15 hours, six days-a-week. It teaches leaders the tactical and technical techniques of communications, insertion/extraction, opposing force identification, land navigation, surveillance/reconnaissance and employment by the train-the-trainer mode.

The Infantry Leader course is designed to train (Reblue) the cadre of the Light Infantry Divisions in up-to-date light Infantry doctrine and techniques by providing mission training teams, subject matter expert exchange and training DEA agents in small unit combat operations. The course is 28 days in length, with an average training day of 16 hours, seven- days-a-week. The specialized training for outside agencies can be from one to eight weeks in length depending on the unit's requirements.

The Ranger Training Brigade lives up to the Ranger motto of "Rangers Lead The Way" in training of Ranger, Long Range Surveillance and Light Infantry personnel.

The U.S Army School of the Americas is a stand alone Training and Doctrine Command service school which presents all instruction in Spanish. The mission of SOA is to develop and conduct resident training for Latin American military personnel, encourage multinational military relationships and enhance the Latin American armed forces' knowledge of U.S. customs and traditions. To execute its mission, the School is authorized a staff and faculty of 314 military and civilian personnel, 30 of whom are Latin American guest instructors representing 15 countries and serving two-year assignments. Funded by Security Assistance monies--principally under the International Military Education and Training and International Narcotics Matters programs, the school offers 50 different training programs ranging from a 47-week Military Education Level--producing Command and General Staff Course to a 10-week Counter-Drug Operations Course. The inherent flexibility to develop courses in response to the needs of each country, is one of the School's singular capabilities.

The School is organized to optimize its primary training vectors: Joint and Combined Operations, operations other than war, and Noncommissioned Officer professional development. Built upon a solid foundation of tactics, techniques and procedures, these three missions represent the predominant training requirements needed throughout most of Latin America. Through constant interface with other TRADOC Schools, SOA maintains doctrinal currency and executes its educational missions in conformance with the standards established by the TRADOC Commander. By drawing upon the extensive resources at Fort Benning and the academic and military experience of a superbly qualified multi-service staff and faculty, SOA offers its customers the most professional and relevant training programs possible.

SOA originated at Fort Amador in 1946 as the Latin American Training Center-Ground Division. Four years later, it was renamed the U.S. Army Caribbean School and transferred across the isthmus to Fort Gulick, where Spanish became the official academic language. In July 1963, the school was redesignated the U.S. Army School of Americas, to more accurately reflect its hemispheric orientation.

Under the provision of the 1977 Panama Canal Treaty, SOA was relocated to Fort Benning, Ga., in October 1984, and designated an official U.S. Army TRADOC school. Present student enrollment is currently around 700, and since its inception, the school has graduated more than 59,000 officers, cadets and noncommissioned officers from 22 Latin American countries and the United States.

The former Infantry School Headquarters, dedicated as Ridgway Hall, serves as SOA Headquarters. In February 1990, a $10 million construction project for its complete interior renovation was initiated. In February 1992, construction was completed consolidating all SOA training and support departments in the new headquarters. The school has continued its traditions of training Latin American soldiers.

The mission of the Infantry Training Brigade is to command and control six Infantry training battalions, one reception battalion and to process and train more than 21,000 one station unit training soldiers annually for the Total Army.

The U.S. Army Infantry Training Center was established on July 20,1982. The old brigade headquarters building once served as Gen. George S. Patton's 2nd Armored Division's Headquarters prior to the U.S. entry into World War II. The new brigade headquarters building is presently located at Building 3410. These buildings, as well as those housing the Infantry Training Brigade's battalions, are located in the Sand Hill area.

During the Vietnam War, the 3rd Army Training Center was located at Sand Hill. The mission of the 3rd Army Training Center was to conduct basic training. In 1976, Sand Hill became active again when advanced individual training for Infantry was centralized at Fort Benning.

In July 1978, the one station unit training concept was adopted. By 1981, the demands of both basic and advanced individual training required the development of a second brigade and the subsequent creation of the U.S. Army Infantry Training Center in 1982.

The two brigade headquarters were inactivated in 1989. This brought the eight infantry training battalions under the direct control of the Infantry Training Center Headquarters, along with the reception battalion and the headquarters and service company.

In June 1992, the U.S. Army Infantry Training Center was redesignated as the Infantry Training Brigade, U. S. Army Infantry School. The brigade's present configuration consists of six infantry training battalions, one reception battalion, and a headquarters and service company.

Each battalion is responsible for the health and welfare of the soldier, and for his instruction in basic soldier and Infantry skills.

The 13-week Infantry one station unit training course produces well-trained, highly-motivated Infantry soldiers. The subjects taught range from marching and physical training to the use of the most advanced Infantry equipment in the hands of soldiers today. Carefully selected and experienced drill sergeants use modern ranges and facilities to conduct training. These exceptional soldiers wear distinctive brown campaign hats.

Upon graduation, Regular Army soldiers are assigned to Infantry units all over the world. U.S. Army Reserve and Army National Guard soldiers return to their home units to assume Infantry soldier duties. Turning civilians into well-disciplined, highly-skilled soldiers is a mission of vital importance to our Army and our nation. Nowhere is it done better than at the Home of the Infantry.

The 30th Adjutant General Battalion (Reception) is responsible for receiving, processing and preparing all Regular Army, U.S. Army Reserve and Army National Guard personnel for Infantry One Station Unit Training.

The battalion begins the transformation of civilians to Infantry soldiers during four days of processing which includes medical and dental screening, haircuts, the issue of military clothing, the preparation and issue of identification cards and tags, physical fitness screening, complete pay and personnel inprocessing, orientation briefings and immunizations. The entire process is designed to prepare about 18,000 new soldiers each year to begin their Infantry training. Each new soldier will be completely inprocessed into the Army and motivated to accept the challenge to succeed as an Infantryman.

"Soldierization" begins at the 30th Adjutant General Battalion (Reception). Drill sergeants and cadre assigned to the processing companies instruct new soldiers on basic military subjects during waiting periods between processing stations, in the evening, and on weekends and holidays. Soldiers who are unable to meet required fitness standards are assigned to the battalion's Fitness Training Unit where they receive instruction on fitness related subjects and work at increasing their upper body strength and endurance prior to their assignment to a training company.

During the summer months, the 30th AG serves as host to reserve component reception battalions, such as the 5089th from Michigan. Their mission here is twofold. They help the 30th AG process the increased number of receptees, and they receive training and professional development for their own cadre.

There are over 85 military and civilian personnel assigned to the battalion. The tenant activities (Medical, Dental, Finance and Clothing Initial Issue Point) have over 80 personnel assigned. All of these personnel are responsible for the mission of the 30th -AG

The U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit was formed reception battalion, and a headquarters and service March 1, 1956 by direction of President Dwight D. Eisenhower to raise overall marksmanship proficiency within the Army. USA MU was also tasked to train expert marksmen to compete in and win interservice, national, Olympic, and world-level shooting competition.

The unit selects and develops the Army's top marksmen to compete and serve as representatives of the U.S. Army shooting teams. USAMU is composed of seven competitive shooting teams and a unit support staff. Service Pistol, Service Rifle, Shotgun, International Pistol, International Rifle, Rurming Target, and Action Shooting comprise the shooting sections. Support is provided by administrative branches, operations, supply and a custom gun shop.

The USAMU renders technical and advisatory assistance in the development of military and match-type small arms, equipment and ammunition. The unit makes or customizes its own weapons and much of its own ammunition. The unit's Custom Firearm Shop builds top quality competition-grade rifles and pistols for the teams as well as the Army Sniper School and Special Reaction Teams throughout the Army.

This is the only organization of its kind in the Army today. It represents "America's Finest" military rifle and pistol shooters. It is an organization dedicated to promoting marksmanship throughout the Army and has gained worldwide recognition and respect for its high standards of conduct, professional ethics and good sportsmanship its members manifest in each and every phase of competition.

Since 1956, members of the USAMU have won hundreds of individual and team national titles with more than 40 world championships and 19 Olympic medals. Such accomplishments are why USAMU is called the Home of Champions.

The Army Research Institute (ARI), a field operating agency of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel, functions as the principal research center for conducting research and development for the individual. The Infantry Forces Research Unit is the local element of ARI and conducts training systems research related to Infantry and light forces operations.

The Research Unit identifies and defines critical research needs for the Infantry, conducts field experiments to solve operational and training problems, and provides results to training and doctrinal developers. The goal of the research is to generalize the results to similar systems/problems in other segments of the Army.

Current efforts include comprehensive research to improve training for night operations, battalion staff training and integration, and effective unit performance in operations other than war. This work program includes coordination and collaboration with the Dismounted Battlespace Battle Lab and the Joint Readiness Training Center, at Fort Polk, La.

The Research Unit is also a local scientific and technical resource available to the command and staff of the U.S. Army Infantry Center and School.

ARI's scientific capabilities are applicable to the solution of immediate operational problems as well as long-range research and development requirements.

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